Philip Kemp

Cinema: The Whole Story takes a close look at the key time periods, genres and key works in world cinema. It places the burgeoning world of cinema in the context of social and cultural developments that have taken place since its beginnings. Organized chronologically, the book traces the evolution of cinematic development, from the earliest days of film projection to the multiscreen cinemas and super-technology of today. Illustrated, in-depth text charts every genre of cinema, from the first silent films to epic blockbusters, CGI graphics and groundbreaking effects of the 21st century. Cinema: The Whole Story is an indispensable book for all those who love watching and reading about films and who want to understand more about the world of cinema.

The Whole Story

Cinema

Este volumen consta de una concisa presentación histórica que permite ubicar el cine en el contexto de los cambios sociales y culturales de cada etapa de su desarrollo. Organizado cronológicamente, el libro traza la evolución del cine, desde los más tempranos espectáculos de los farolillos mágicos, pasando por la era dorada de las salas cinematográficas, los autocines, los espectáculos al aire libre y los complejos multisalas.

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